Judges Clerk 2026 Wellington Chief Judge's Chambers
6 days ago
Job Type: Fixed Term Full Time
- Category: Legal
- Location: Wellington City
- Date Advertised: 06-OCT-25
- Job Reference: MOJ/1888647
- Job Title: Judges Clerk 2026 | Wellington Chief Judge's Chambers
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**CHIEF DISTRICT COURT JUDGE'S CHAMBERS**
**TE WHARE O NGĀ KAIHAUTŪ WAKA O TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE O AOTEAROA**
**Judge's Clerk to the Chief District Court Judge**
**His Honour Judge Heemi Taumaunu**
**Te Haeata/The Opportunity**
The Judge's Clerk will:
- undertake legal research and draft legal opinions for the Chief Judge
- assist with policy development, and the drafting of protocols and practice notes for the District Court
- assist with projects relating to the administration of the District Court, including the provision of legal advice on strategic and operational matters relevant to the District Court judiciary
- keep up to date with changes in the law relevant to the District Court. This may include writing and circulating explanatory memoranda or case notes either at the request of the Chief Judge or on your own initiative
- undertake administrative duties including taking minutes for judicial committee meetings
- respond to legal and procedural queries
- provide legal research for conference papers and speeches
- on occasion, assist the Chief Judge with legal research to support judgment writing.
The Judge's Clerk will report directly to the Chief Judge. This is a full-time permanent position based in Wellington.
**Ō** pūkenga/Skills and Experience**
The successful applicant will have:
- a law degree with excellent academic achievement, particularly in criminal law. Electives such as criminal procedure, evidence, civil procedure, te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori or Māori customary law are of benefit
- an excellent understanding of tikanga and te reo Māori is desirable
- excellent and accurate written and communication skills
- problem-solving skills
- qualities such as self-motivation, efficiency and initiative, and the ability to work independently and without supervision
- excellent organisational and time management skills.
**Mō mātou/**About us**
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
The District Court is the largest court in Australasia. Most New Zealanders who go to court will go through the entire justice process in the District Court. Each year, more than 200 Judges, acting Judges, Community Magistrates and Judicial Justices' of the Peace in 58 courthouses deal with approximately 200,000 criminal, family, youth and civil matters.
For more information please visit us on Home | The District Court of New Zealand (districtcourts.govt.nz)
Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.
**Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here**
We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. See our full range of benefits here.
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.
**Utu ā-tau/**Salary**
The starting salary is $68,845 with an opportunity to progress in six-monthly increments to $83,135 pa.
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